KIMBLE, TX; Mason, TX; Menard, TX — * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Kimble County in west central Texas... Western Mason County in west central Texas... Southeastern Menard County in west central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 901 AM CST, the public reported heavy rain in low water crossings. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 2-3 days. - Low water crossings are the most likely place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Llano River State Park, US-377 near Telegraph, Ranch Road 2291 north of I-10, Ranch Road 385 from US-377 to US-290, Farm to Market 2169 near Junction, The Intersection Of Us-83 And Ranch Road 1773, and Us-83 Near The Kerr-Kimble County Line - This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 435 and 477. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Kimble, TX; Mason, TX; Menard, TX can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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